Our foundational pantry staples, like bone broth, cooking fats, and demi-glace, have been used for generations to add deep flavor, healthy fats, and nutrient-density to everyday meals. But in modern kitchens, many people aren’t sure where to start.

At FOND, these ancestral cooking staples aren’t just products we sell; they’re ingredients we use in our own kitchens every single day. From sipping bone broth between meals to cooking with quality fats or adding a spoonful of demi-glace to pan sauces, these go-to ingredients make it easy to elevate everyday meals to “wow, that’s delicious” territory with real, nourishing ingredients.

So we asked the FOND team: how do you actually use these staples at home?

Sip Bone Broth Between Meals for Energy

One of the easiest ways to enjoy bone broth, particularly FOND’s delicious infused varieties, is simply sipping it warm from a mug.

Jim, our Chief Sales Officer, uses bone broth to stay energized throughout the day:

“My favorite way to use FOND is to sip it between breakfast and lunch; it keeps me away from the snack section of our pantry at home! My favorite flavor is Shiitake & Sage.”

Sipping bone broth is a simple way to add protein, collagen, and minerals to your day while supporting hydration and steady energy levels.

Drink Bone Broth as a Natural Pre-Workout

With naturally-occurring electrolytes and amino acids, bone broth can also be a powerful pre-workout drink.

Josh, our Chief Marketing Officer, prefers bone broth over electrolyte powders:

“My favorite way to use FOND is as a pre-workout drink; no electrolyte powder matches bone broth for hydration! My favorite is the Pure & Unflavored Beef.”

Read more about bone broth for workout recovery. 

Cook Rice and Grains with Bone Broth

One of the easiest ways to add flavor and nutrition to your meals is by swapping broth for water when cooking grains.

Kendall, our Ecommerce Manager, makes bone broth rice regularly:

“My go-to FOND combo is Turmeric & Black Pepper Bone Broth rice with a scoop of Turmeric & Black Pepper Tallow stirred in, and tikka masala on the side. It’s such an easy way to elevate comfort food with extra nutrients.”

Cooking grains like rice, quinoa, or orzo with bone broth boosts flavor, protein, and nutrient-density of a normally boring side dish. Check out our simple bone broth rice. 

Make a Quick Egg Drop Soup Breakfast

Bone broth also makes an incredibly satisfying, easy breakfast.

Sam, our Head of Partnerships, keeps his morning routine simple with an easy egg drop soup:

“Ask anyone on the FOND team and they'll tell you that my breakfast go-to is our Egg Drop Soup. It is ridiculously easy and so satiating. Just warm your favorite bone broth flavor (for me it's Turmeric & Black Pepper or Lemon & Garlic), bring it nearly to a boil, and whisk in two eggs. Optional: add extra virgin olive oil and fish sauce to your mug before pouring.”

This quick recipe turns bone broth into a high-protein breakfast in just a few minutes.

Use Bone Broth as the Base for Homemade Soup

Chelsea from our Content team loves using broth for simple recipes:

“My favorites right now are sipping Fennel & Bay Leaf straight from the jar, using any of the chicken broth flavors in white rice, or making a homemade beef pho with Pure & Unflavored Beef Bone Broth and all the fixings.”

Using high-quality bone broth as your base instantly adds flavor and nutrients to simple recipes like pho, ramen, or vegetable soup. Our Five Spice & Pear was made for homemade pho!

Add Demi-Glace to Upgrade Store-Bought Sauce

Demi-glace is one of the easiest ways to boost the flavor of your everyday meals.

Amy, our Creative Director, uses it to elevate spaghetti night:

“We love leveling up a quick family meal by stirring two big spoonfuls of beef demi-glace and one pound of grass-fed ground beef into a jar of tomato basil marinara. Demi-glace gives a depth of flavor that’s so delicious. Spaghetti night for the win.”

Just a spoonful of demi-glace can transform soups, pan sauces, stews, and braises, too. 

Add Bone Broth to Family Meals for Extra Nutrition

Bone broth is also an easy way to add sneaky nourishment to meals your family already loves.

Rebecca from Customer and Operations Support shares her go-to routine:

“Shiitake & Sage Bone Broth with kimchi and a splash of coconut milk is my go-to every afternoon. Then I reach for Pure & Unflavored Chicken Bone Broth to upgrade my kids’ mac and cheese. They love the taste, and I love the extra nourishment.”

Our team could have named about twenty other go-to daily uses, but we wanted to keep it simple! If you're new to cooking with bone broth, ancestral fats, or demi-glace, that’s the name of the game. Sip a warm mug of broth, cook your rice in bone broth, or try sautéing vegetables in tallow or duck fat.

These small upgrades bring rich flavor, nourishing fats, and traditional cooking techniques back to your kitchen and your table, no complicated recipes required.